Gary's Garden
#1 of 1 in Gary's Garden Series
on Goodreads (42)
What’s inside...
Delve deep into the undergrowth and meet the deranged denizens of Gary's garden. It's full of the silliest creatures you might ever meet. The spiders are conducting orchestras, the worms think they're caterpillars, the caterpillars think they're acrobats, the birds are burgling the biscuits and the squirrel's lost his nuts!
Discussion points
What do you think the garden creatures feel about their home?
How do the actions of the characters in the book show they care about their environment?
Can you imagine what it’s like to be one of the creatures in Gary’s garden?
If you could create your own garden, what would it look like and who would live there?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, use expressive gestures to mimic the garden creatures, making the conversation lively and fun.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps them connect visually and emotionally to the story.
Encourage your child to think about their own surroundings and how they can care for their environment, drawing parallels to the book.
After reading, spend some time outside in a garden or park. Relate real-life nature to the environments described in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility towards nature
Explanation: The story creatively demonstrates the importance of caring for the environment through characters that interact with their garden ecosystem.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by engaging in activities like planting trees, recycling, and learning more about local wildlife.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Characters in 'Gary's Garden' work together to solve problems, which teaches children the value of collaboration.
Real-World Application: This can encourage kids to participate in group activities, share tasks, and solve problems collectively whether at school or in play.
Example Lesson: The impact of kindness
Explanation: The book shows how small acts of kindness can benefit the entire community, as seen by the characters’ interactions within the garden.
Real-World Application: Children learn to practice kindness daily, understanding that their actions can have a positive effect on those around them.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: Gary’s Garden' is filled with explorations and discoveries about plants and animals, fostering a love for learning.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to explore their own surroundings and seek knowledge through books, nature walks, or educational programs.